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Entry Point 7 - From Big Lake
Big Lake entry point allows overnight paddle only. This entry point is supported by Kawishiwi Ranger Station near the city of Ely, MN. The distance from ranger station to entry point is 28 miles. Access La Pond Lake with a 160-rod portage from outside the BWCAW on Big Lake. This area was affected by blowdown in 1999.
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1161 feet
Latitude: 48.0651
Longitude: -92.0188
From Big Lake - 7
Number of Permits per Day: 2
Elevation: 1161 feet
Latitude: 48.0651
Longitude: -92.0188
From Big Lake - 7
Mudro EP to Lower Basswood Falls Video Trip Report
by blea
Trip Report
Entry Date:
August 01, 2020
Entry Point:
Mudro Lake
Number of Days:
7
Group Size:
7
Trip Introduction:
11th annual trip to the BWCA. Perfect weather and great fishing. Heard the Horse River was much lower than normal, but went for it anyway. Definitely was lower than it was when we last went through in 2012, but LBF and the fishing on Crooked was worth the extra work.
Report
Mudro to Horse Lake/Crooked Lake/Lower Basswood Falls
https://youtu.be/KZ5EZWDwOlI
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